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Acoustic barrel for aircraft engine nacelle including crack and delamination stoppers

US7798285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An acoustic inner barrel for an aircraft engine nacelle inlet is constructed from a composite material and is formed as a single, 360-degree annular segment. The barrel includes an inner skin, an outer skin, a cellular core disposed between the inner skin and the outer skin, and at least one crack and delamination stopper extending radially from the inner skin to the outer skin.

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